CIS 4040 - Computer Security

3 cr
This course focuses on security issues associated with computers and computer networks. Topics include cryptography (symmetric and public key cryptography, digital signatures, secure hashes, random number generation, and message authentication codes); network security (secure protocols [SSL/TLS, IPsec], network attack methods, network authentication protocols [Kerberos], and firewalls); and host security (building secure software, auditing, and intrusion detection).

Prerequisite(s): CIS 2151, CIS 2270; CIS 2025 or CIS 2262 or CIS 2271 with a C- or better
Typically offered: Fall